Powai Police Arrest Serial Snatcher – The Powai Police in Mumbai have arrested a 28-year-old serial snatcher allegedly involved in a string of street thefts across the city. Officials confirmed on Monday that the arrest successfully solved at least five registered theft cases, leading to the recovery of stolen gold jewelry, valuables, and a getaway motorcycle collectively valued at ₹3.28 lakh.

Powai Police Arrest Serial Snatcher – Chain Snatching Outside Hiranandani School Triggers Investigation

The probe was initiated following a street theft on September 6, 2026, where an unidentified assailant snatched a gold chain from a woman outside a school in the Hiranandani area of Powai. Acting on the victim’s complaint, Powai Police formed specialized detection squads to examine closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage across nearby transit routes and gather local field intelligence to identify the suspect.

Powai Police Arrest Serial Snatcher – CCTV Analysis and Technical Intelligence Lead to Suspect’s Capture

Using technical surveillance and tracing the movement of the suspect’s motorcycle, investigators pinpointed the 28-year-old accused. Upon interception and subsequent interrogation in police custody, the suspect confessed to committing multiple snatching incidents across various police jurisdictions in Mumbai, targeting vulnerable pedestrians in isolated and crowded suburban corridors alike.

Powai Police Arrest Serial Snatcher – Five Theft Cases Solved as Police Recover Valuables and Getaway Vehicle

During the operation, police seized stolen gold ornaments and a motorcycle utilized during the commission of the offenses, bringing total property recoveries to ₹3.28 lakh. Powai Police confirmed that with this arrest, five separate cases registered across different city police stations have been resolved, while further investigation continues to verify if the accused is linked to additional unsolved street crimes.